Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Missing the green with your approach shot is never fun. The only thing worse is walking ...

Most golfers are probably familiar with the term Texas wedge, which simply refers to the idea of using a putter (or a low-lofted club) when just off the green, rather than trying to hit a wedge. Thing ...

During my collegiate playing days, I carried a hybrid in my bag for one purpose only—to chip the ball from tight lies around the green. Whether you’re in the fringe 10 feet off the green or you have ...

One of the fastest ways to drop your scores is by improving your chipping. The goal is to consistently get the ball close to the hole, setting up easy tap-ins. While solid technique is essential, real ...